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HISTORY BRIDGING COURSE
A-Level Bridging Work
History
For Summer 2021
There are loads of resources below to dip into. There are two tasks to complete, one on British Prime
Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and one on American President, Richard Nixon. But don’t worry too
much about the work – enjoy watching and reading.
Paper 1: Britain transformed, 1918–97
Reading
Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain, 1900-1945
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Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain, 1945-2000
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TelevisionAndrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain - a 2009 BBC documentary television series presented by Andrew Marr that covers the period of British history from the death of Queen Victoria to the end of the Second World War. All episodes can be found here: The Making of Modern Britain by waja100 - Dailymotion 1 A New Dawn - At the dawn of the 20th century, Britain was mourning the death of Queen Victoria. 2 Road to War - The country basks in a hot Edwardian summer, but the assassination of an archduke in Sarajevo presages world war. 3 The Great War - Britain gets its first taste of total war, which transformed the lives of people on the frontline and at home. 4 Having a Ball - In the 1920s, Imperial Britannia slid from view and Britain saw a housing boom and the birth of radio broadcasting. 5 Little Britain - The Wall Street Crash and the rise of fascist politics in Europe caused chaos in 1930s Britain 6 Britannia at Bay - The series concludes with an account of Britain during the Second World War, starting with the events at Dunkirk. Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain - a 2007 BBC documentary television series presented by Andrew Marr that covers the period of British history from the end of the Second World War onwards. All episodes can be found here: https://blanchelandesch- my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/reesg_blanchelande_sch_gg/EnNGf1uw3NJNiDvQ 5QERqG8Bms15mK3HOBp9BPz2Lp_0tg?e=DVfTfg 1 Advance Britannia - Britain in 1945 was a country victorious but nearly bankrupt. 2 The Land of Lost Content - The 1950s were a period of apparent calm and prosperity, but many were hungry for change. 3 Paradise Lost - As the 1960s progress, Britain looks to modern technology and a fairer, liberated future. 4 Revolution - Revisiting the Britain of Margaret Thatcher. 5 New Britannia – In the final episode Britain enters the uncharted waters of the post- Thatcher era. Task 1
Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain: Watch Episode 4, Revolution, and read
Part 4, The British Revolution. Feel free to research further!
Finally, plan and write an answer to the following Q; use the generic mark scheme as a
guide.
How far do you agree that Margaret Thatcher was a successful Prime
Minister?
(20 marks)Knowledge Analysis Judgement Structure
(of cause and consequence,
Level Mark change and continuity,
similarity and difference,
significance)
Some accurate and Simple or general
The answer has no
relevant knowledge statements about the The overall judgement
clear structure so
1/U 1-3 but it isn’t detailed or question – knowledge is missing or
isn’t clear or
covers all areas in the isn’t directly linked the unsupported.
focused
question question.
Lots of information is The answer has
Mostly accurate and described or narrated An overall judgement some structure but
relevant knowledge is rather than being is made in a conclusion not throughout or is
included it isn’t focused on the question. but not supported or ordered in a
2/E 4-7
detailed or covers all Tries to answer the deals with the ideas in confusing way that
areas in the question question but it isn’t very the question. means it loses
clear about the ideas in focus.
the question.
In the introduction the
Directly answers and
Mostly accurate and answer establishes
links to the question The answer is
relevant knowledge is criteria for the ideas in
making some links organised in some
included to answer the the question to make a
between different parts structure which
3/ question but in places judgement. Some
8-12 of the past. Some parts makes the overall
D-C isn’t always detailed or points and the
may still be descriptive argument clear, but
on all areas in the conclusion do relate to
but overall it shows parts can be unclear
question an overall judgement
understanding of the or unfocused.
but these aren’t fully
ideas in the question.
supported.
In the introduction a
Answer meets most of valid criteria for the
the demands of the ideas in the question is
The answer is well
question by exploring established and are
A good range of structured in
and linking the key referred to in all
specific knowledge is paragraphs which
issues although some points/sections. This
used to answer the are ordered to
4/ areas are covered in builds a judgement
13-16 question and cover all make the argument
B more detail than others. throughout the answer.
relevant areas in a clear order. In
The answer shows that Although some of the
a few places it may
understanding of the judgements may not be
be unclear or
ideas and demands of the fully supported the
unfocused.
question are clear from final judgement in the
the start. conclusion is
supported.
The introduction
Answer fully meets the The answer is very
establishes clear
demands of the question well structured in
Specific, wide ranging conceptual criteria for
by showing a full paragraphs which
and detailed the ideas in the
understanding of the are ordered to
knowledge is used to question to be judged
ideas in the question. All make the argument
5/A- cover all areas by. This criteria is
17-20 areas of the answer are flow and link
A* required to fully applied throughout all
directly related to the clearly throughout.
answer the question. points and sections to
question and are well The overall
build a clear,
linked to show excellent argument is made
continued, balanced
understanding of a range clear and precise.
and supported overall
of key issues.
judgement.Paper 2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge Reading Vivienne Sanders - Politics, Presidency and Society in the USA, 1968-2001 https://blanchelandesch- my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/reesg_blanchelande_sch_gg/EbXffMbqPjJCl8yp51 3wK48ByRYoDaak9X9JBZ75lyZcsg?e=x81p4C Waugh et al - GCSE History Development of USA, 1929-2000 (general intro to many of the themes and events of the A Level Unit) https://blanchelandesch- my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/reesg_blanchelande_sch_gg/EYvZb8LwICBKm3JF j8tYMCQBXO6zGt4QQBSu7vGswEkdig?e=8Zgnqt Television The Sixties is a TV documentary series which was shown on CNN in 2014. Produced by Tom Hanks’ studio Playtone, the 10-part series chronicled events and popular culture of the United States during the 1960s. It gives a nice overview of how 1950s American consensus was transformed and fractured which lead to huge divisions in American society that still, arguably, are affecting America today.
All episodes can be found here: https://blanchelandesch- my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/reesg_blanchelande_sch_gg/EnSOZ_3iv9FPtmGV kkGcPC0Bqa5DR-hRs6duqBsaT6NZKA?e=E8LcA1 1 Television Comes of Age - Major events and milestones that lead to the changing landscape of television in the 1960s, including The Twilight Zone, The Fugitive, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and I Dream of Jeannie. 2 The World on the Brink - Events of the Cold War in the 1960s, including the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. 3 The Assassination of President Kennedy - The events surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy, including an examination of the 1964 Warren report and interviews with eyewitnesses. 4 The War in Vietnam - The start of the Vietnam War and the role President Lyndon B. Johnson played in it. 5 A Long March to Freedom - Key moments in the Civil Rights Movement, including the March on Washington, lunch counter sit-ins, Freedom Rides, Freedom Summer, Integration of schools, and the Children's Crusade. 6 The British Invasion - British musical groups and recording artists, such as the Beatles, that had an influence in the 1960s on American music. 7 The Space Race - The beginning of Space exploration and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to be the first to land on the moon. 8 1968 – The dramatic events of 1968, including the Soviet incursion into Czechoslovakia, assassinations, developments in the Southeast Asia wars, the end of the Johnson administration, violence at the 1968 Democratic National Convention and Richard Nixon's election. 9 The Times They Are A-Changin' - The changing views people began to have of Feminism, Civil Rights, Environmentalism, Conservatism and Gay Rights in the '60s. 10 Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'N' Roll - Music of the '60s takes a new form with sex and drugs. Task 2 Read Waugh et al - GCSE History Development of USA, 1929-2000: pg. 58-60, 75, 92, 93, 94 THEN watch the ‘United States vs Nixon’ episode from The Seventies (https://blanchelandesch-
my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/reesg_blanchelande_sch_gg/EVHcZryQRkVMown -FHbAvRwBnFTBUF9CPA8aMk_mAtPneA?e=C0dxmq) THEN read Sanders - Politics, Presidency and Society in the USA, 1968-2001: Chapter 2, President Nixon 1969–74. Feel free to research further! Finally, plan and write an answer to the following Q; use the generic mark scheme as a guide ‘President Nixon’s presidency was a calamity for America’ How far do you agree with this statement? (20 marks)
Knowledge Analysis Judgement Structure
(of cause and consequence,
Level Mark change and continuity,
similarity and difference,
significance)
Some accurate and Simple or general
The answer has no
relevant knowledge statements about the The overall judgement
clear structure so
1/U 1-3 but it isn’t detailed or question – knowledge is missing or
isn’t clear or
covers all areas in the isn’t directly linked the unsupported.
focused
question question.
Lots of information is The answer has
Mostly accurate and described or narrated An overall judgement some structure but
relevant knowledge is rather than being is made in a conclusion not throughout or is
included it isn’t focused on the question. but not supported or ordered in a
2/E 4-7
detailed or covers all Tries to answer the deals with the ideas in confusing way that
areas in the question question but it isn’t very the question. means it loses
clear about the ideas in focus.
the question.
In the introduction the
Directly answers and
Mostly accurate and answer establishes
links to the question The answer is
relevant knowledge is criteria for the ideas in
making some links organised in some
included to answer the the question to make a
between different parts structure which
3/ question but in places judgement. Some
8-12 of the past. Some parts makes the overall
D-C isn’t always detailed or points and the
may still be descriptive argument clear, but
on all areas in the conclusion do relate to
but overall it shows parts can be unclear
question an overall judgement
understanding of the or unfocused.
but these aren’t fully
ideas in the question.
supported.
In the introduction a
Answer meets most of valid criteria for the
the demands of the ideas in the question is
The answer is well
question by exploring established and are
A good range of structured in
and linking the key referred to in all
specific knowledge is paragraphs which
issues although some points/sections. This
used to answer the are ordered to
4/ areas are covered in builds a judgement
13-16 question and cover all make the argument
B more detail than others. throughout the answer.
relevant areas in a clear order. In
The answer shows that Although some of the
a few places it may
understanding of the judgements may not be
be unclear or
ideas and demands of the fully supported the
unfocused.
question are clear from final judgement in the
the start. conclusion is
supported.
The introduction
Answer fully meets the
establishes clear The answer is very
demands of the question
Specific, wide ranging conceptual criteria for well structured in
by showing a full
and detailed the ideas in the paragraphs which
understanding of the
knowledge is used to question to be judged are ordered to
ideas in the question. All
5/A- cover all areas by. This criteria is make the argument
17-20 areas of the answer are
A* required to fully applied throughout all flow and link
directly related to the
answer the question. points and sections to clearly throughout.
question and are well
build a clear, The overall
linked to show excellent
continued, balanced argument is made
understanding of a range
and supported overall clear and precise.
of key issues.
judgement.Les Vauxbelets, Tel: 01481 237200 St Andrews, Guernsey Email: office@blanchelande.sch.gg GY6 8XY www.blanchelande.co.uk
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